Central Florida Young Professionals Advisory CouncilCapitalizing on the momentum of the growing regional, state and national issues, YPAC is engaging the advice and counsel of young professionals, especially when it comes to key community issues across the Central Florida Region. Special Guest: Gae Walters, President of Millennium, on Perfecting Your Professional Presence.

Leadership Orlando Regional Transportation SessionA regional transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods, through a variety of options that support the region's vitality should be our goal. At our Leadership Orlando session, we will hear from those who are guiding the future of transportation in Central Florida.

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Business Success Strategies – Chris Castro, Success Through SustainabilityBusiness Success Strategies is an invitation-only breakfast where featured business leaders share their skills, experience and best practices that lead to success. Attendees access new tools, ideas, resources and connections that provide a competitive advantage, while exploring new opportunities.

July

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MemberLink – Richard "Rick" Singh, Orange County Property AppraiserThe primary purpose of these monthly breakfast meetings is to Link Members to Success while focusing on the work of Orlando, Inc.,and the other lines of business of the Central Florida Partnership. Special Guest is Richard Rick Singh,Orange County Property Appraiser, discussing Business Savvy in the Public Sector.

Yesterday morning our community, and our nation, experienced a horrific crime. Our hearts and prayers are with the victims and their families. We are dealing with a tragedy that we never could have imagined. What happened Sunday morning in our city could have happened in any community in the country. President Barack Obama has provided the support of the federal government, and Governor Rick Scott accepted my request for a state of emergency in the City. Read more ...

With an audience of business and community leaders looking on last Friday morning in a packed Chamber Boardroom, Gov. Rick Scott signed into law SB 1534 which was approved by the 2016 Florida Legislature. The measure contains “Housing First” strategies and solutions designed to accelerate the creation of more affordable rental housing and implement rehousing while producing additional units of permanent supportive housing for Florida’s homeless population which now ranks third in the nation. Read more ...

The Orlando Economic Development Commission (EDC), the region’s lead economic development organization, is asking the public for their input on Orlando’s business brand “Orlando. You don’t know the half of it.®” Read more ...

Linda Landman Gonzalez, Vice President of Philanthropy and Multicultural Insights for the Orlando Magic and President of the Orlando Magic Youth Foundation, was our special guest at MemberLink on Wednesday, June 8, 2016. Linda shared her impressive career journey and what led her to the Orlando Magic. She offered her insightful advice on how others can find success by welcoming diversity and giving back to the community. Read more ...

As reported by Orlando Business Journal, two Central Floridians take home EY Florida Entrepreneur of the Year honors, Orlando City Soccer Club Founder and President, Phil Rawlins, and Justin M. Wetherill, Founder of uBreakiFix, who was recognized in the Retail & Consumer Products category. Rawlins, also a member of the Board of Directors of the Central Florida Partnership and, most recently, Chair of Leadership Orlando Class 90, is honored in the Community Innovator category. Read more ...

Drivers on Interstate 4 in the Orlando metro area are now seeing the Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) work zone safety campaign on billboards. It is part of a year-round campaign by the East-Central Regional Office of FDOT, where I-4 and many other construction projects are underway. Read more ...

At Orlando, Inc., our members are the foundation to everything we do. Chamber Members that have exemplified their commitment, engagement and outstanding support of Orlando, Inc., and the community we serve, are nominated by the team at Orlando, Inc., for special recognition as our Member of the Month at Chamber Connect, MemberLink and in EveryMonday. Today, we are proud to honor ADtangbles. Read more ...

Ace Rent a Car invites you to our Grand Opening June 21st 2016 from 4pm – 6pm. Check out our exciting fleet of cars. Ace will be hosting a local blood drive to help out our community. There will be complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Come join our celebration! Read more ...